MULLED WINE GOT in a “PACKAGE”
Students of Izmir University of Economics reveal their creativity with their senior projects. Ceren Cengiz, who came up with a practical solution for mulled wine lovers, is making a breakthrough in wine industry with a kit called Phyre.
Ceren Cengiz, graduate of IUE Faculty of Fine Arts and Design, Department of Industrial Design, produced “Phyre Mulled Wine Kit” as a senior project. The kit includes 2 wine glasses, 2 ceramic heaters, 2 candles, 6 packs of dries fruits, and incense. Cengiz, who offers a practical solution for wine lowers, will soon go into mass production.
Cengiz mentioned that mulled wine had an insatiable effect especially during winter nights. She said, “I have been playing violin for many years. Since I associate mulled wine ritual with violin, I decided to design mulled wine kit as my senior project. In music I am often amazed with a story of Leopold Auer. Auer says; ‘Play the violin slowly first, later even slower, and then play it most slowly’. His students; ‘All right then, when are we supposed to play it fast?’ The famous musician answers ‘at the concert’. Ceren Cengiz stated that she associated the famous musician’s words with wine ritual. Cengiz stated the following about mulled wine:
“You need to appreciate the mulled wine by drinking it slowly, and savour every sip. This is how the mysterious journey of Phyre started. As a result of my searches, I realized that there were no studies in terms of serving mulled wine in Turkey, so I headed for this project. The wine needs to be served in a glass due to its nature. We got 3-piece mould with the help of faculty members of Dokuz Eylül University, Department of Ceramics, and took the mold to Denizli Şişecam factory. I got the mulled wine glasses made through blow method. I designed the heater to be made out of ceramics in order to heat the mulled wine”.
Cengiz stated that the Phyre Kit included every necessary detail. She said, “I used dried apples, oranges, and blueberries for a different experience for wine lowers in spice packages. These three fruits go together well with wine the most. Phyre kit can be used by wine producers as well as restaurants to serve mulled wine. I did not start mass production yet, I am considering the offers”.
